Meaning of the word leatherback in English
What does leatherback mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
leatherback
US /ˈleð.ər.bæk/
UK /ˈleð.ə.bæk/
Noun
a very large, mostly tropical marine turtle with a shell composed of a mosaic of bony plates and a leathery skin rather than horny plates.
Example:
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The leatherback turtle is the largest living turtle species.
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Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting leatherback populations.